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Sustainability Report Designing the Lower Thames Crossing to be the UK’s greenest road ever Our goal of building the UK’s greenest road is at the heart of every decision we make. The Lower Thames Crossing 2024 / 2025 sustainability report outlines what we have accomplished so far, and what lies a…

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Back Published 14 October 2024 Press Release More than half (55%) of UK drivers do not always check their tyre tread before a long journey, new research from National Highways reveals as its new autumn safety campaign is launched.  More than half (55%) of UK drivers do not always check their tyre tread before a long journey, new research from National Highways r…

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HGVs are often considerably longer, heavier, and more powerful than standard vehicles and care needs to be taken when driving close to one. Due to their size, HGVs have poor visibility and take longer to react and slow down than other vehicles. Collisions between HGVs and other vehicles are more li…

On 27 May 2025, we introduced a 7.5t weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on the M48 Severn Bridge. It will last for an estimated 12 to 18 months On this page: Exceptions What will happen Impact Timing Background Routine surveys revealed that the main bridge cables have deteriorated and weakened. We need to reduce the load on these cables to keep the bridge open for most traff…

A rare Victorian footbridge that was dismantled into almost 500 pieces was rebuilt like a giant jigsaw following extensive renovation work funded by National Highways. Share this article Location: Roxburgh, Scottish Borders Contractor: Amco Giffen Open to the public? Yes Completion: Su…

Pensford Viaduct is a beautiful Grade II listed structure, made up of sixteen arches of differing widths and heights, supported by tall tapering piers in the centre and thicker shorter ones at the sides. Constructed in stone it’s 332 yards in length and reaches a maximum height of 95 feet. Share this article Location: Pensford, Somerset Contractor: Hammond (ECS) Ltd Open to the public? No Com…

The Queensbury Tunnel is a former railway tunnel in West Yorkshire constructed in 1878. Share this article Location: Queensbury, West Yorkshire Status: Not open to the public History The Queensbury Tunnel is a former railway tunnel in West Yorkshire.  Construction of the tunnel was completed in 1878 and it was subsequently closed to passengers in 1955 and to freight in 1956.  About the stru…

The A66 is a key local, regional and national route for east/west journeys in the north of England providing vital connections for freight, tourism and businesses across the UK. In this section The route  The A66 plays an essential role for journeys across the north of England and provides the most direct route between the central belt of Scotland and the eastern side of England. The route conn…